News &
Updates

May Half Term Adventures

Get ready for a jam-packed May half term at Ferry Meadows! Full of outdoor adventures, holiday clubs and family activities - there's something for everyone to enjoy from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May.

Foodie Fridays

Join us for a summer of Foodie Fridays at Ferry Meadows, every week from June to September. Enjoy a mouth‑watering mix of street food, refreshing drinks and live music - the perfect way to kick‑start your weekend.

Nene Park Trust receives prestigious King’s Award

Nene Park Trust has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development - just one of 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award in 2026.

April Wildlife Highlights 2026

Catch up on the wildlife that has been spotted across the Park throughout April.

First festival acts annouced

Planning is well underway for Peterborough Celebrates Festival, the region’s biggest free, family-friendly community festival at Ferry Meadows, with the first wave of performances now confirmed. 

We’re partnering with experienced climbing operator LCC

We've chosen The Lakeland Climbing Community (LCC) as our preferred climbing partner to design, build and operate our exciting new activity centre at Ferry Meadows.

March 2026 Wildlife Update

Spring is definitely here – some of our summer migrants have arrived, the bluebells are starting to flower and April showers seem to have started early. Here’s Conservation Officer Sophie’s wildlife highlights for March.

Exciting revised plans for Lakeside Activity Centre

We’re excited to be moving our plans for Lakeside Activity Centre forward after years of planning and fundraising. Read on - and come and find out more at our information event on Monday 13 April 4-7pm.

Read our Annual Report 2024-25

We're pleased to share our Annual Report for 2024-25, which tells a story of real impact. 1 million+ visitors, 5,677 children in outdoor education, 200+ volunteers. Have a read to find out more.

Badger and Fox Play areas currently closed

Due to essential improvement and maintenance work on both play areas, these are currently closed to visitors. Otter Play (near the Visitor Centre) is open for our youngest visitors.

Get involved in Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Peterborough Celebrates Festival is back at Ferry Meadows on the 16th and 17th May and there are lots of ways you can get involved and tell your story.

Sustainable travel to Nene Park

Plan your visit with our guide to sustainable travel to Nene Park, explore eco-friendly options including walking, cycling, public transport and low-impact travel tips.